Take a look at these fun football themed carving ideas, from watermelon football helmets and logos. Football Team Signing Day In February, the families of high school senior football players celebrate their sons’ signing on with different university teams. These signing days take place at the school auditoriums. And, the parents create a nice display […]

Faces carved on watermelons can make a special decoration for a variety of celebrations. Faces Carved on Watermelon for Wedding Student/customer Ms. Jamen carved her sister and her fiance’s faces onto a watermelon that was then used as a fruit bowl and centerpiece for a fruit table. Unfortunately, the table with it’s beautiful carving display got […]

In this blog post I am proud to be able to share some really beautiful wedding anniversary carvings and displays made by several carvers who have been students of our lessons. 50th Wedding Anniversary Carvings by Jim Tanner Hi Nita, here is my latest creation for a 50th Wedding Anniversary. Every time I try something […]

I realize that the holidays have already passed when I published this post. But better late than never, right? I wanted to show off some Christmas and New Year’s Carvings created by a few of my customer/students over the holidays. Maybe these ideas will serve you for next holiday season. Imagine how delighted your friends […]

Have you ever considered making vegetable and fruit vegetable carvings as a new hobby? You may look at vegetable and fruit carvings and think “I could never do that”. With the right instructions, I know that you can. With that in mind, I want to show you the carvings of one of my students, Dean […]

Have you ever made a gingerbread house? If so, you can appreciate all the work that went into creating the world’s largest gingerbread pirate ship. The S.S. Ginger Amelia was on display at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island. The S.S. Ginger Amelia The S.S. Ginger Amelia was a tribute for the legends and lore of […]

Dress up your holiday table with a beautiful carved vegetable candle arrangement that you can make yourself. This pretty carved vegetable candle arrangement was made by student/customer Nandita Dasgupta. The orange, yellow and white colors are perfect for decorating your Thanksgiving table. You can change the colors to fit the occasion. White candles and greenery […]

Take a look at the pretty Autumn fruit baskets that student / customer Mary Freeman created. Here is what Mary had to say: “Hi Nita! I carved my 1st ever basket weave for a special event last night & wanted to share some photos with you. They were a huge success & I received so […]

It’s always a joy for me to see the successes with carving faces on watermelons after learning from my Portrait Carving Course. This is a skill that takes a bit of learning and practice. Recently I’ve received several photos from students of portraits that they were happy with. Second Attempts at Carving Faces I like […]

When you are planning to throw a party and want do decorate with something beautiful and unexpected, consider making some carved watermelon lanterns. When lit from inside in low light condition, they’ll add a mysterious aura of beauty and elegance to your event. Look over this whole article to see the most amazing example of […]

What Customer/Students are Saying about Nita’s Lessons

“I have just started my little event decorating business. This is a passion of mine which with your help I am trying to pursue. At first as you might remember, I was skeptical in purchasing the program, I am in my second week and from the minute I received my tools I started and I have never been happier.

This is the best thing I did for my career. Your videos are simple, clear and excellent. I wish you the best of luck and thank you for being honest . You deliver what you promised and in this day and age, that is extremely valuable, to come across someone who delivers what she promised , and much more. I pray for your success, you have the skills and you deserve it.

….If people do some research on line (like I did) they would realize that your program is “The Best” there is….. More power to you Nita, your family should be very proud of you. I am so satisfied that you can post what ever I wrote and use it in your blog or advertising in any shape or form you need it. You have my blessing and authorization. You make me proud, as a woman.”

Manda Vassigh

“I placed an order on the 30th of April this year for my first purchase of the 11 week course and my Kom Kom knife set. Well, here we are in July the 22, 2013, 3 months later, these are my creations. I also purchased the DVD with Jimmy Zhang. I thank you for all that you and Jimmy has taught in these easy to follow demonstrations. I have a brain on overload when I go into a produce shop. I look at produce in another light….I have included some of my photos for your viewing. I enjoy and love watching, simple in produce, produce come to life, under the aid of carving tools, mixed with unlimited imagination, something so beautiful. I do get the WOW’s and OMG!!!, and more with the displays. I give away most to very grateful people. And lastly, thank you for making mistakes, I learn from them….I do also, I will, and always will, learn from mine also. Kindness and Blessings to you! Sue

Susan Bettridge- Happy Customer from Australia

Dear Nita,

Last Tues. 7/29 we drove from Frederick, Maryland to Columbus, Ohio to attend the carving competition as a amateur.

This is my first time & I got the second place. I’m so happy & I would like to let You know. We so appreciate what You have done to give us all the information & always encourage to love carving!

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Nita is inviting you into the world of fruit and vegetable carving. You'll join thousands of others who've become watermelon carving and fruit carving experts using Nita's simple and easy-to-follow food art instructions! Her how to garnish & melon carving video lessons will show you how to sculpt beautiful fruit bouquets & arrangements! Create spooky pumpkin carving creations this Halloween.